Audi connect (infotainment)
- Connecting an
rSAP-enabled15
mobile phone to
the MMI via Bluetooth
^>page
193
- Using a mobiLe device (e.g. a smartphone) as a
personal Wi-Fi
hotspot2^
for the MMI
cépage
195
©
©
1
CAUTION
- The connection via the eSIM card
^page
191 is disconnected when you use
your own SIM
card.
All data connections for
all Audi connect infotainment services will
use your SIM
card.
Depending on your net
work provider, you may be charged
for
this
service, especially if
you
are using the sys
tem abroad. We therefore strongly recom
mend
that
you use an unlimited data
plan.
For more information, contact your service
provider.
- Depending on the configuration of the Wi-Fi
device you are using (refer to the operating
manual of your Wi-Fi device for more de
tails),
the SIM card of the device may be
used in certain cases to provide the data
connection for Internet-supported apps and
services which use the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot.
Depending on your network provider, you
may be charged for this service, especially if
you are using the system abroad. We there
fore strongly recommend
that
you use an
unlimited data
plan.
For more information,
contact your service provider. Some exam
ple cases are described below:
- Data plan expired/used up
- Data plan not valid abroad
- SIM card in the card reader* is not
a
data
SIM card
- SIM card in the card reader* is defective/
not valid
- Network is switched automatically due to
a low signal strength/data rate of the Wi-
Fi hotspot, the eSIM* or the SIM card in
the card reader*
- Connection to Wi-Fi hotspot interrupted
y
Note
A data connection for Audi connect infotain
ment services is pre-configured at the factory.
However, if configuration is necessary, you
can change the data connection settings at
any time
^>page
203.
Option 2.1: Using the SIM card reader
Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
a
Fig.
168 Mini SIM card (actual size)
Important
The vehicLe must be stationary, and the ignition
must be switched on.
A data-enabled mini SIM card must be inserted in
the
MMI's
SIM card reader.
A data connection for Audi connect infotainment
services must be configured.
Inserting a mini SIM card
•
Press the |MENU| button
>
Audi connect.
•
Select and confirm Activate data connection. •
1'
Not available in all markets. Applies to mobile phones
with
Bluetooth remote SIM Access Profile on vehicles with
Audi
connect (infotainment) and Audi phone box*.
2)
Not available for all countries and models
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•
The missing corner of the mini SIM card should
be at the front left. Slide the mini SIM card into
the slot in the SIM card reader
^>Fig.
168 until
you feel it engage.
•
Select and confirm Enter PIN. Enter the PIN for
your mini SIM card in the MMI.
•
Select and confirm OK.
•
To allow the MMI to connect automatically in
the future, select and confirm Yes.
After connecting successfully
After connecting successfully, the signal strength
and type of connection will appear in the status
line of the infotainment display ©/©
^>page
161.
•
Select the desired type of connection for tele
phone calls: Telephone installed in vehicle
(SIM card) or Personal mobile phone (Blue
tooth)
•=>
page 173.
*-
Confirm the system query of whether an Inter
net connection should be established with Yes,
always connect if necessary.
You can now use Audi connect infotainment serv
ices.
Removing a mini SIM card
• Briefly press the mini SIM
card.
The mini SIM
card will then be ejected from the slot and can
be removed.
CAUTION
- The connection via the eSIM card
^>page
191 is disconnected when you use
your own mini SIM
card.
All data connec
tions for all Audi connect infotainment serv
ices will use your SIM
card.
Depending on
your network provider, you may be charged
for
this service, especially if you are using
the system abroad. We therefore strongly
recommend
that
you use an unlimited data
plan.
For more information, contact your
service provider.
-To avoid damaging the SIM card reader, on
ly use mini SIM cards (25 mm x 15 mm)
^>Fig.
168. Please contact your service pro
vider for more information on mini SIM
cards.
- Should you have inserted a different SIM
card size in the SIM card reader, do not un
der any circumstances attempt to remove it
yourself as this may damage the SIM card
reader. Please contact a qualified workshop.
- If you use SIM card adapters, the vibrations
caused
by
the movement of the vehicle may
cause the SIM card to become detached
from the adapter - risk of damage to the
SIM card reader.
- You can connect a mobile phone via Blue
tooth (Handsfree) to make phone calls
^>page
173.
- You can determine when the MMI system
establishes an Internet connection
o
page 203.
- The mini SIM card must not be removed
from the SIM card reader while Audi
con
nect infotainment services are being used.
- In order to use your own mini SIM card for
Audi connect infotainment services, you will
need a mini SIM card with a data option; to
use LTE*, the SIM card will also need to
have an LTE data option.
Option 2.2: Connecting an rSAP enabled
mobile phone via Bluetooth
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment) and
Audi phone box
Fig.
169 Is your mobile phone rSAP enabled? This QR code
takes you directly to the mobile device database (data
con
nection costs vary according to your mobile phone
con
tract).
•
193
Audi connect (infotainment)
Important1'
Your mobile phone must support the Bluetooth
remote SIM Access Profile (Bluetooth rSAP).
For information regarding which Bluetooth
con
nections and functions your mobile phone sup
ports,
contact your mobile network service pro
vider or consult the mobile device database at
www.audi.com/bluetooth
oF/g.
169.
The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition
must be switched on.
The Bluetooth function and the discoverability
option of the MMI system
•=>page
202 and the
mobile phone must be activated.
The mobile phone you would like to connect must
not be connected activeLy to any other Bluetooth
device. The MMI must not be connected to a mo
bile phone.
Access to your SIM card (SIM
Access)
must be ac
tivated on your mobile phone.
Connecting a mobile phone
•
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi connect.
•
SeLect and confirm Activate data connection.
•
Select and confirm Connect mobile phone >
Continue.
•
Select and confirm the desired mobile phone
from the list of Bluetooth devices shown. Or:
Search for the MMI system via the Bluetooth
device search function on your mobile phone.
•
Enter the PIN to establish a connection on your
mobile phone. If the PIN is already being dis
played on your mobile phone, confirm it on the
phone and the MMI. You have about 30 sec
onds to enter the PIN.
Please note any additional system queries on
your mobile phone, e.g. whether the phone
should connect automatically in the future. On
some mobiLe phones, you may aLso need to
download the directory separately.
•
You can now enter the PIN code for your SIM
card on the MMI.
Not available in all markets. Applies to mobile phones
with Bluetooth remote SIM Access Profile on vehicles with
Audi connect (infotainment) and Audi phone box*.
•
To allow the MMI to connect automatically in
the future, select and confirm Yes.
After connecting successfully
After the connection has been established suc
cessfully, you will be shown a short message
con
taining information on the profiles used to estab
lish the connection. You can make changes to the
profiles via
|MENU|
>
Settings > left control but
ton > MMI settings > Connection manager
ï>page
258. This can also be done at
a
later
time.
The signal strength symbol ©, connection type
symbol®
and Bluetooth
symbol
© will appear
in the status line of the infotainment dispLay
when the mobiLe phone has been connected suc
cessfully
^>page
161.
•
Confirm the system query of whether an Inter
net connection should be established with Yes,
always connect if necessary.
You can now use Audi connect infotainment serv
ices.
(7) CAUTION
- The connection via the eSIM card
^>page
191 is disconnected when you use
your own SIM
card.
All data connections for
all Audi connect infotainment services will
use your SIM
card.
Depending on your net
work provider, you may be charged for this
service, especially if
you
are using the sys
tem abroad. We therefore strongly recom
mend
that
you use an unlimited data
plan.
For more information, contact your service
provider.
- In order to use Audi connect infotainment
services via the remote SIM Access Profile,
you will need a SIM card with a data option;
to use LTE*, the SIM card will also need to
have an LTE data option. •
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- It is only possible to connect a mobile
phone via the remote SIM Access Profile on
vehicles with the Audi phone box.
- Bluetooth devices only have to be bonded
once.
Depending on the mobile phone you
are using, any devices that have already
been bonded to the MMI system are connec
ted automatically when they are within
range and the ignition is on. You can bond
several mobile phones to the MMI system;
however only one connection is active at a
time.
- You receive the SIM PIN and the PUK from
your mobile network service provider to
gether with the SIM
card.
If
you
enter the
SIM PIN code incorrectly three
times1)
in a
row, the SIM card will be be blocked. A PUK
(personal unblocking key) must be entered
in order to reactivate the SIM
card.
-The Bluetooth connection between the sys
tem and the mobile phone is automatically
terminated when you leave the car.
- For further information regarding your mo
bile phone, contact your mobile network
service provider or refer to the operating in
structions for your mobile phone. For infor
mation on using a phone in your car, please
go online (e.g. www.audi.com/bluetooth)
or ask an Audi dealer.
Option 2.3: Using a personal Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment) and per
sonal Wi-Fi hotspot
Important
The vehicle must be stationary, and the ignition
must be switched on.
Your mobile device and mobile network provider
must support the mobile Wi-Fi hotspot function.
The personal Wi-Fi hotspot on your mobiLe device
must be activated.
Other devices must be permitted to access the
mobiLe hotspot.
Connecting the MMI to a personal hotspot
•
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Telephone
>
right
con
trol button
>
Wi-Fi settings
>
Wi-Fi
>
on.
•
Then select and confirm Network search. The
devices found will be shown on the infotain
ment display.
• Select and confirm your personal Wi-Fi hotspot
from the List.
•
You may need to enter the password specified
by your mobile device.
• Select and confirm OK.
A
WARNINf
Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicLe is stationary.
Like any loose object, they can be catapulted
through the vehicle in an accident and cause
serious injuries. Always make sure that such
devices are securely stowed while you are
driving.
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CAUTION
I
The connection via the eSIM card
^>page
191
is disconnected when you use your own SIM
card.
All data connections for all Audi connect
infotainment services will use your SIM
card.
Depending on your network provider, you may
be charged for this service, especially if you
are using the system abroad. We therefore
strongly recommend
that
you use an unlimi
ted data
plan.
For more information, contact
your service provider.
- The Connection to personal hotspot option
cépage
202 will be switched on
([vf)
auto
matically during the network search.
- Please contact your mobile network service
provider to find out which functions your
mobiLe device supports.
x)
The number of possible attempts depends on the SIM
card.
195
Media
Important: Copying must be in progress in the
background.
- To display the copy procedure: SeLect: right
control button
>
Active copy procedure.
During the copying procedure, the audio files are
automatically sorted according to the categories
in the media centre based on the metadata stor
ed for the files
^page
244. The video files cop
ied can be found in the Videos category of the
media centre.
Playing from the jukebox
Important:
The
jukebox must contain audio/vid
eo files
opage
236, Filling the jukebox.
The jukebox is called up and operated via the
MMI
®
<>page
243, Fig. 199.
Displaying the jukebox memory capacity
SeLect: right control button
>
Jukebox memory
capacity. Information on the jukebox memory ca
pacity and the number of stored tracks will be
displayed.
Deleting tracks from the jukebox1'
Important:
The
jukebox must contain audio/vid
eo files.
- Delete entry: Select an entry from the
juke
box's media centre. SeLect: right control button
> Delete from jukebox
>
This entry or Entire
list.
- The status of the deletion process will be
shown on the MMI. During the deletion process
the playback of the jukebox is interrupted; it is
started again automatically once the deletion
process has been completed.
(7) CAUTION
Only copy audio/video files while the engine is
running;
otherwise the vehicle battery will be
discharged
© Note
For legal reasons it is not possible to copy
tracks from audio CDs onto the jukebox
1)
Not in the Playback view.
- Files that have already been copied are de
tected automatically and cannot be copied
to
the
jukebox again.
- It is not possible to play audio/video files*
in the CD/DVD* drive while they are being
copied.
- For legal reasons there is no export function
for
the jukebox.
- Files or tracks that do not include stored
metadata are listed as Unknown. Audi rec
ommends that you mark the audio files with
the corresponding metadata (e.g. ID3 tags).
- When handing over your vehicle e.g. to a
new buyer, reset the jukebox to the factory
settings
^>page
256.
Bluetooth audio player
Applies to: vehicles with Bluetooth
You
can use the Bluetooth audio player to play
music
from
your Bluetooth-enabled
device
(e.g.
smartphone) wirelessly via the MMI.
Important: To connect a Bluetooth device, the
vehicle must be stationary and the Bluetooth
function of your Bluetooth device and the Blue
tooth audio player
^>page
258 function of the
MMI system must be switched on.
- To connect a Bluetooth device: Press the
|MEDIA| button. Press the left control button
repeatedly until the source overview is dis
played.
Select and confirm Bluetooth audio
player
© ^>page
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Not
con
nected > Connect Bluetooth audio player. The
system will start searching for Bluetooth
devi
ces.
Follow the instructions given by the MMI.
- Select and confirm the desired Bluetooth de
vice from the List. The MMI will generate a PIN
to establish the connection.
- Select and confirm Yes.
- Enter the PIN on your Bluetooth device to es
tablish a connection. Or: If the PIN is already
being displayed on your Bluetooth device,
please confirm it on the device. You have about
30 seconds to enter the PIN. •
237
Media
Depending on the device you are using, the me
dia are started and operated using the mobile de
vice
or
the MMI.
©
i
Note
- Pay attention to any connection queries on
your Bluetooth device.
-You can bond several Bluetooth audio play
ers to the MMI system; however only one
connection can be active at
a
time.
- The system supports the Bluetooth proto
cols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4) and A2DP.
- Please consider the volume control on your
Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting
the volume of mobile devices to maximum
when they are being used as Bluetooth au
dio players.
- Which media functions (e.g. random play
back) are supported depends on the Blue
tooth device you are using.
- For more information on which devices are
supported,
please go online (e.g.
www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an
Audi dealer.
Wi-Fi audio players
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi
The
MMI's Wi-Fi audio player media source al
lows you to connect and operate your Wi-Fi me
dia player (e.g. smartphone) to play music wire
lessly from your player's media centre.
The
me
dia player is connected via the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot. A
UPnP
server app or an integrated
UPnP/DLNA
server on the media player is re
quired to
access
the media centre of your media
player.
Important: The Wi-Fi function of the media play
er must be switched on. The Audi MMI connect
app or
a
UPnP server app must be installed on
your media player. Or: You must be using a
UPnP/DLNA server integrated in the media play
er.
-
To
connect a media player: Select the |MEDIA|
button.
Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview
^>page
243 is dis
played.
Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player
® tapage
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Wi-Fi off >
Activate Wi-Fi to switch Wi-Fi on in the MMI.
Select Wi-Fi settings if necessary. Use the set
tings of the Wi-Fi hotspot for the media player
you are using.
- To start the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the Audi
MMI connect app or
a
UPnP server app, or ena
ble media sharing on your media player.
To use the media player: The media player is op
erated using the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the menu item Folders appears. Select and
con
firm Folders.
- To play music from a media player: Select and
confirm Media centre.
Internet radio: See
^>page
239.
(7) CAUTION
Please always observe the information
>=>©/n
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
(T)
Note
- Inserting or removing the mini SIM card
from the SIM card reader* causes the Wi-Fi
connection to be reconfigured. This may •
A
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
238
Media
mobile devices in the vehicle when the
tem
perature is very high or very low.
-When you switch off the ignition, the USB
ports will continue to be supplied with pow
er as long as the energy management sys
tem does not intervene.
- Do not use any additional USB extension ca
bles or adapters when connecting mobile
devices which have an integrated cable or
which must be connected via a USB adapter
(tapage
240) to the Audi music interface;
this could cause performance issues.
- The AUX adapter cable is available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers.
- It cannot be guaranteed that mobile devices
which do not meet the specification USB 2.0
will function properly.
- USB hubs are not supported.
- Some iPod versions (e.g. iPod shuffle)
can
not be connected with the USB adapter for
devices with Apple dock connector. You can
connect these devices using the AUX adapt
er cable.
- Content that has been changed on a mobiLe
device1' connected to the Audi music inter
face may not be shown in the media centre.
In this case, reset the Media settings to the
Factory settings
opage
256.
- Video playback via the Audi music interface
is only supported if the system detects that
the device connected is a USB storage device
(e.g.
a USB stick). Apple or MTP devices (e.g.
smartphones) are not recognised as USB
storage devices.
- iPod/iPhone malfunctions also affect opera
tion of the device via the MMI. In this case,
please reset your iPod/iPhone.
- Please refer to the iPod/iPhone operating
instructions for important information on
how to use your iPod/iPhone. We recom
mend
that
you use the most up-to-date
iPod/iPhone software possible.
- For more information on the Audi music in
terface and on which devices are supported,
please see the Audi mobile device database
at www.audi.com/bluetooth or contact an
Audi dealer.
AUX input/USB charging socket
Applies to: vehicles with AUX input/USB charging socket
You
can charge the batteries of your mobile
devi
ces using the
USB
charging socket.
You
can con
nect mobile devices using the analogue
AUX
in
terface.
Fig.
198 USB charging socket and AUX input
The USB charging socket and the AUX input are
located under the armrest in the centre console
@ •=>
page 10, Fig. 2.
AUX input
- To connect a mobile device to the AUX input:
Connect the cable ©
o
Fig.
198 to the AUX in
put ©before connecting the mobile device®
(e.g.
MP3 player, smartphone).
- To disconnect the mobile device from the AUX
input: Detach the
cable
©^>F/g.
198
from the
AUX input©
^Fig.
198.
- Operation: Select and confirm the source Ex
ternal audio player©
opage243,
Fig. 199.
Media are started and operated using the mo
bile device
@^>Fig.
198.
USB charging socket*
- USB adapter: See
Opage
240,
USB
adapters
for Audi music interface or
USB
charging
sock
et. •
15
Applies to MTP devices only. Does not apply to Apple or
USB mass storage devices.
242
Media
® Jukebox* 236
© DVD/CD drive*
235,
236
© SD card reader
235
© Audi music interface* 241
e.g.
iPod,
USB stick
© External audio player 242
e.g.
an MP3 player connected to
the
AUX input
© Bluetooth audio player* 237
© Wi-Fi audio player* 238
© Online media* and Internet radio* .. 239
- To play audio/video files: Select a source in the
Media menu > category (e.g. artist > album >
track/title).
- To access the next level up in the structure of
folders: Press the |BACK| button. Or: Select and
confirm Go up.
- To select the previous/next
item1^:
Briefly
press the ON/OFF button on the MMI controL
console to the left/right
(KM/»I).
- To rewind/fast forward audio/video* files:
Move and hold the ON/OFF button to the left/
right (KM/»)).
-To pause/resume playback: Briefly press the
ON/OFF button on the MMI control console.
(T)
Note
- You can scroll rapidly through long lists by
turning the rotary pushbutton quickly. The
scrolling speed depends on the number of
entries in the list.
- If the Traffic announcements
Opage
229
or DAB announcements* function is switch
ed on, playback is interrupted for announce
ments. You can cancel an announcement
while it is being played by briefly pressing
the ON/OFF button on the MMI controL
con
sole.
- For safety reasons, the video picture is not
available while the vehicle is moving. While
you are driving, only the sound is played.
Media centre
Several categories for selecting
audio/video1
files are available in the media centre.
Favourites
Artists
fl*
Albums
Fig.
201 Example: Categories for a USB stick
L
La
Fig.
fc V
!~
202
' /
Example
Orchestra Tracks
V\
Folders
J3
J
Playlists
/Videos
Categories for
a
USB stick
L
B
5
1
•
Press the |MEDIA| button. Press the left control
button repeatedly until the source overview is
displayed.
Select and confirm the desired
source.
©Active source
The active source is highlighted. The symbol for
the active source © may change depending on
the device connected or the online media* or In
ternet radio* service in use. The device name may
be displayed (e.g. MyPhone). A USB stick connec
ted via the Audi music interface* is shown as an
example
^>Fig.
201.
Depending on the active source, you can select
audio/video* files from the following categories
and copy them into the
playlist:
®
Favourites
The category Favourites appears if at least one
item has been stored as a favourite. Refer to
•=>page
246, Favourites.
l)
May not be possible during playback (depends on the
DVD).
244